How much does a technical writer make in Arizona?
$79,780a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Arizona. That is $38.36 an hour or $6,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.36
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,100Median: $79,780Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 25th | $67,600 | $32.50 | |
| Median | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.21 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.66 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $83,480 |
| Tucson, AZ | $75,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 29. Missouri | $80,840 |
| 30. Utah | $80,270 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $80,030 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Tennessee | $79,550 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,480 |
| 35. Indiana | $75,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $38.36 ($79,780 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $79,780 against $90,390 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Arizona rank for technical writer pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 45 states.
Which city in Arizona pays technical writers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $83,480 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.